Keepers of genes: The interdependence between pastoralists breeds access to the commons and livelihoods

Keepers of genes: The interdependence between pastoralists breeds access to the commons and livelihoods

The role that traditional livestock keepers play in maintaining genetic diversity. Focuses on a key threat to the survival of pastoralists and their livestock breeds: the loss of access to grazing and water.

  • Title: Keepers of genes: The interdependence between pastoralists breeds access to the commons and livelihoods
  • Author: Ilse Köhler-Rollefson and the LIFE Network / LIFE Network / 2007
  • Description: The role that traditional livestock keepers play in maintaining genetic diversity
  • Format: Zip
  • Pages: 80

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